Year 3 is the threshold. No more rookie excuses. No more “wait and see.” Caleb Williams enters the 2026 season as the unquestioned face of the Chicago Bears franchise — and the pressure is on like never before. On this episode of Bleav in Bears, host Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt and co-host D-Nice are joined by a very special guest — former Chicago Bears quarterback and NFL analyst Jim Miller — for one of the most important Bears conversations of the offseason. Jim Miller played in Chicago. He knows what it takes to survive as a quarterback in this city. And today he’s breaking down exactly what he sees in Caleb Williams, what Year 3 needs to look like, and whether this franchise is truly on the right track under Ryan Poles and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Topics covered in this episode: • Caleb Williams Year 3 — is this a prove-it-or-problem season? • What Jim Miller sees in Caleb’s game that translates to the next level • How the 2026 NFL Draft can make or break Caleb’s supporting cast • Bears picks 25, 57, 60, and 89 — what Ryan Poles must get right • Offensive line vs. pass rusher — what does Caleb need MOST? • Dennis Allen’s defensive scheme and what he still needs • Is 2026 a playoff-or-bust year for the Chicago Bears? Bleav in Bears is part of the Bleav Podcast Network Hosted by Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt | Co-host D-Nice | Special Guest: Jim Miller — Former Chicago Bears QB & NFL Analyst Subscribe to Bleav in Bears on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music so you never miss an episode. Bear Down! Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears, Jim Miller, 2026 NFL Draft, Bears podcast, Bleav in Bears, Bleav Network, Bears quarterback, NFL Draft 2026, Ryan Poles, Dennis Allen, Ben Johnson, Bears draft picks, NFC North, Bear Down, Chicago Bears podcast, Caleb Williams Year 3, Bears offseason

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[0:00] — Bears Nation, Draft Week Is HERE — No More Excuses [1:30] — FanDuel Sponsor Read | Best Place to Be Draft Night [3:00] — SEGMENT 1: Why This Draft Defines Ryan Poles’ Legacy in Chicago [6:30] — SEGMENT 2: The Full Needs List — Safety, EDGE, DT, Center, CB & LT [11:00] — ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Agrees — EDGE, Safety, Center Are the Top 3 [13:30] — FANDUEL WAGER SEGMENT — Best Draft Night Bets for Bears Fans [17:00] — SEGMENT 3: EDGE Deep Dive — Akheem Mesidor vs. Zion Young | YOU Vote [21:00] — SEGMENT 4: Day 2 Gems — Breaking Down Picks 57, 60 & 89 [25:00] — SEGMENT 5: Bears Nation Reacts — Comments, Votes & Community Takes [27:30] — Closing Argument — EDGE. Safety. Center. GET IT DONE, POLES.

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Episode 4 — Bears Top 30 Visits: Prospects 11–20 0:00 – Intro & The Visit Strategy Revealed 3:00 – Episode 3 Recap: Prospects 1–10 6:00 – Sam Hecht (C – Kansas State) 8:30 – Keylan Rutledge (G/C – Georgia Tech) 11:00 – R. Mason Thomas (DE – Oklahoma) 13:30 – Gracen Halton (DT – Oklahoma) 15:30 – Tristan Leigh (OT – Clemson) 19:00 – Gabe Jacas (DE – Illinois) 21:30 – Robert Spears-Jennings (S – Oklahoma) 24:00 – Deion Burks (WR – Oklahoma) 26:30 – Jaren Kanak (TE – Oklahoma) 28:30 – Jaydn Ott (RB – Oklahoma) 31:00 – Conclusion & Draft Day Preview

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Episode 3 of Bleav in Bears on the Bleav Network and CHI Sports Network is HERE — and this is the pre-draft episode Bears Nation has been waiting for. Host Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt and co-host D-Nice reveal and break down the Chicago Bears’ full Top 30 pre-draft visit list ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh — April 23–25. With four picks inside the top 89, Ryan Poles has the ammunition to transform this roster. But WHO is walking through the doors at Halas Hall — and how do they fit what Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen are building? THE FULL TOP 30 VISIT LIST: Kayden McDonald – DT – Ohio State Zion Young – DE – Missouri Treydan Stukes – CB – Arizona De’Zhaun Stribling – WR – Ole Miss Jager Burton – C – Kentucky Jimmy Rolder – LB – Michigan (Chicago Local) Seth McGowan – RB – Kentucky Brian Parker – OL – Duke Dan Villari – TE – Syracuse Jacob Rodriguez – LB – Texas Tech Plus: Tristan Leigh (OT – Clemson), Sam Hecht (C – Kansas State), R. Mason Thomas (DE – Oklahoma) & more TOP 10 DEEP DIVE — What We Cover: Kayden McDonald’s 92.0 PFF run defense grade & fit as Dennis Allen’s interior anchor Why Zion Young is the most mocked Bear in Round 1 — and what makes him a Dennis Allen dream Treydan Stukes as the Bears’ answer at cornerback in a coverage-heavy scheme De’Zhaun Stribling’s vertical speed and elite blocking mentality in Ben Johnson’s system Jager Burton as the future center of the Bears’ zone-blocking offensive line Jimmy Rolder — the Chicago kid who could be a steal for Dennis Allen’s linebacker corps Seth McGowan’s character evaluation and short-yardage value Brian Parker’s interior versatility as an offensive line depth piece Dan Villari as the chess-piece tight end Ben Johnson’s offense craves Jacob Rodriguez as the coverage linebacker to complement Devin Bush TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro 3:00 – Full Top 30 Visit List Revealed 8:00 – Kayden McDonald Breakdown 10:30 – Zion Young Breakdown 13:00 – Treydan Stukes Breakdown 15:00 – De’Zhaun Stribling Breakdown 17:00 – Jager Burton Breakdown 20:00 – Jimmy Rolder Breakdown 22:30 – Seth McGowan Breakdown 25:00 – Brian Parker Breakdown 27:30 – Dan Villari Breakdown 30:00 – Jacob Rodriguez Breakdown 32:00 – Conclusion & Final Thoughts Subscribe to Bleav in Bears on the Bleav Network for weekly Chicago Bears coverage all the way through draft day and into the 2026 season! Chicago Bears, NFL Draft 2026, Bears Top 30 Visits, Kayden McDonald Bears, Zion Young Bears, Ryan Poles Draft Strategy, Dennis Allen Defense, Ben Johnson Offense, Bears Draft Picks 2026, NFC North, Bears Nation, Bleav in Bears, CHI Sports Network, NFL Mock Draft, Bears NFL Draft Preview, NFL Draft Pittsburgh 2026, Caleb Williams Bears, Bears Defense 2026, NFL Draft Prospects, Bears Offseason

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The 2026 NFL Draft is April 23rd in Pittsburgh — and the Chicago Bears are sitting on one of the most powerful draft positions in the entire league with four picks inside the top 89 selections. In Episode 2 of Bleav in Bears, host Brandon Tracks Hiatt sits down with co-host and lifelong Bears fan D-Nice to break down every pick, every position of need, and every name Bears fans need to know before Draft Night. Brandon and D-Nice go pick by pick through every realistic option at No. 25 overall — edge rusher Cashius Howell, Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks, Georgia offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, and Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. They debate which pick makes the most sense, which one is a hard no, and whether Ryan Poles should stay at 25 or trade back for extra capital. The guys also break down the full draft picture beyond round one — what the Bears need in rounds two through seven, why center and cornerback are sneaky needs nobody is talking about, and why this draft class is deep enough to address multiple defensive holes in a single weekend. Plus — bold predictions. Brandon and D-Nice each plant a flag before signing off. One predicts a blockbuster trade back on draft night. The other predicts the Bears come out of this draft with a pass rusher who becomes a Pro Bowl player within three years. And both agree — Caleb Williams is about to have a year that makes people forget they ever doubted him. Topics covered in this episode: ∙ Chicago Bears pick No. 25 — all realistic options ranked and debated ∙ Cashius Howell, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Monroe Freeling, Caleb Banks breakdown ∙ Should Ryan Poles trade back from No. 25 and collect extra picks ∙ Four picks in the top 89 — how to maximize elite draft capital ∙ Round 2 through 7 needs — edge, corner, center, safety depth ∙ Top 30 visits — De’Zhaun Stribling and Jimmy Rolder ∙ Why the Bears defense must improve from 23rd in points allowed ∙ Bold draft night predictions from Brandon and D-Nice ∙ Caleb Williams Year 2 expectations under Ben Johnson Subscribe to Bleav in Bears on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. New episodes every week all the way through the 2026 NFL season. Bear Down.

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Episode 1: Past, Present & Future — The Complete State of the Chicago Bears The very first episode of Bleav in Bears is here. Hosts Brandon Tracks Hiatt and Matt Cooper break down everything Bears fans need to know heading into 2026 — where this team came from, where they stand right now, and where they’re headed. In this episode: ∙ How the 2025 season transformed the Chicago Bears franchise ∙ Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s historic Year 1 together — 11 wins, a division title, and 6 fourth-quarter comebacks ∙ The Wild Card comeback against Green Bay — down 21-3 at halftime to a 31-27 win ∙ The Divisional Round overtime loss to the Rams and what it means for the future ∙ Who the Bears lost in free agency — DJ Moore, Tremaine Edmunds, Nahshon Wright and more ∙ Every key signing broken down — Coby Bryant, Devin Bush, Garrett Bradbury and others ∙ How the three waves of free agency work and why Bears fans shouldn’t panic ∙ The 2026 NFL Draft — four picks in the top 89 and the positions Chicago must address ∙ Why edge rusher, left tackle, and wide receiver are the three biggest needs heading into April Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with every Bears fan you know. Bear Down.

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